September 30, 2009
The nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) has launched a new million-dollar ad campaign designed to educate the public about the fact that high fructose…
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The Loop Pizza Grill is offering 10 percent off meals for seniors and free pizza and burgers for kids 12 and under, in October and November, at Loop Pizza…
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Leading the largest-ever restaurant nutrition initiative, www.healthydiningfinder.com has announced the addition of several new restaurants to its selection of…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched the Reportable Food Registry (RFR), a new electronic portal designed to head off potential cases of…
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A new study by foodservice consultant Technomic and kid-focused brand marketing agency C3 has found that nearly nine out of 10 kids surveyed say that fresh…
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National Restaurant Association president and CEO Dawn Sweeney made the following statement regarding the July 30 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to…
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According to a new study conducted by WorkPlace Media, 76 percent of workers surveyed have made cuts to their food and beverage consumption. Overall, 3…
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CHICAGO -- Market research company The NPD Group has released its new report, A Look into The Future of Eating, outlining growing food trends. The report…
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TYNE, England -- Zytronic has been chosen by The Coca-Cola Co. to supply the touch panel for its proprietary Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser, the…
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SAN FRANCISCO — Web-based nutrition analysis solutions pioneer FoodCalc has announced its creation of an exclusive nutrition calculator for restaurants with…
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CHICAGO -- Despite increased buzz about healthy dining and restaurant nutrition labeling, new findings from Mintel Menu Insights suggest healthy menu items…
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Crop scientists fear an ancient fungus could wipe out more than 80 percent of worldwide wheat crops as it spreads from eastern Africa. At least $10 billion…
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NEW YORK — The national non-profit Green Restaurant Association (GRA) and the New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) have announced their official…
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CHICAGO — Natural and eco-friendly offerings continue to draw operators' attention as demonstrated by the products showcased in the Organic & Natural and…
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CHICAGO — Coca-Cola FoodService has debuted several products aimed at helping operators during the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…
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Boston Herald: The Massachusetts Public Health Council has approved new statewide regulations that will require restaurant chains with 20 or more in-state…
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CHICAGO & NEW YORK — Rising unemployment, low consumer confidence and severe weather conditions kept consumers from visiting restaurants this past winter…
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CHICAGO — Health and wellness may be top-of-mind trends in consumer dining, but a new study by foodservice consultants Technomic finds that there has not been…
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NORWALK, Conn. — The producers of the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo and Expo Comida Latina, a trade event focused on the Hispanic retail and…
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CHICAGO — In addition to a challenging economy, restaurant operators also are dealing with shifting customer demographics as parents decide to leave the kids…
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